1. English Hernando Middle School Hernando, MS

2. Homeroom Folder and student handbook. Write your first and last names on BOTH!

3. Homeroom Letter to parents from Mr. Chase Free and Reduced Lunch Form Letter to Parents regarding the code of discipline Attendance/ Absence Policy and Requirements Bus Pass Traffic Instructions and Map Insurance Pamphlet BYOD Packet and form (let’s read this!) Homeroom Packet Responsibility Letter **SIGN AND RETURN TO ME. CHECK OFF EVERYTHING YOU HAVE**

4. Make sure you write this on the front of your folder: Free and Reduced Lunch Form Letter to Parents regarding the code of discipline Insurance Pamphlet BYOD Packet and Form **BRING THESE BACK TO ME SIGNED TOMORROW.

5. English Hernando Middle School Hernando, MS

6. Meet the Principals… Mr. Chase Mr. Hood Mrs. Goss

7. Procedures & Guidelines

9. Where am I supposed to sit?

10. Folders Write you first and last name on it. It will stay in my filing cabinet unless you take it home for graded papers.

11. For your parents to keep: Letter from the English teachers Letter from Mrs. Gilmore Remind 101 sign up sheet

12. Who is this teacher as a person?

13. How will I be graded? 90-100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C 65-69 D 64 and below F

14. How will I be graded? Also, Desoto County records grades in Power School which will enable your parents to see your attendance (tardiness, absences), grades, conduct, and more the minute I enter it in the computer from any computer they are logged onto. This is wonderful, and your parents will be thrilled!

15. What are the expectations in this classroom? Class Expectations: 1. Be prompt. 2. Be prepared. 3. Be polite. 4. Be productive.

16. Not Following Guidelines will result in: 1 st 1 st – Warning and documentation 2 nd 2 nd – Silent Lunch 3 rd 3 rd ― Parent Contact 4 th 4 th ― Disciplinary Referral to office or Guidance Counselor

17. LOCKERS You will be allowed to go to lockers before and after classes. NO BACKPACKS IN THE CLASSROOM!

18. How do I know what to bring with me to class?

19. Bathroom time… Y OU MAY USE TWO PER 9 WEEKS ; IF YOU LOSE THEM OR USE THEM, THEY ARE GONE ! K EEP THEM AND GET 5 BONUS POINTS PER BATHROOM PASS. G ET OUT YOUR PLANNER !

20. Getting your attention: “Silent Five” 1. Stop what you are doing. 2. Take a quiet quick breath. 3. Look at the speaker. 4. Close your mouth. 5. Raise your hand.

21. Student Interest Inventory Complete this for me, please. This is my homework tonight. Your homework: BRING MAGAZINES OR ANYTHING YOU WANT TO USE TO DECORATE YOUR COMPOSITION BOOK.

22. Who I am! We are going to write a little something about ourselves, but first we must brainstorm! This will make it easier when it comes time for the writing portion.

23. After an absence… Look in the file for your period. Pull out any paperwork that has your name on it. For each day you missed you have that many days to make up your work (not to exceed 5 days)

24. Class Dismissal The teacher dismisses you, NOT THE BELL. Do not start packing up prior to the bell. Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you.